Selecting the candidate you want to extend an offer to after the long hiring process is a moment of relief after weeks of stress. You’re ready to fill the open position so everyone can go back to the regular duties and the rhythms can go back to normal around your office. Everything is finalized with HR and at last you reach out, congratulating the candidate and sending your offer.
To your great surprise, you don’t immediately hear back. There’s nothing the next day or a day after that. Finally, after a week, you reach back out and still it’s silent. After everything, you’re left wondering why you haven’t heard back from your top candidate, these following reasons may explain their lack of response.
You Took too Long
At the end of the day, the likely answer is you took too long to make a decision. If the candidate went through too many rounds of interviews without hearing an answer, they probably decided to go with another option.
No matter what the process is like on your end, you need to be in frequent communication with your candidates and keep them informed of what’s going on. Weeks without word could leave them confused, unsure, and more likely to accept another offer.
They Received a Better Offer
Sometimes it comes down to an opportunity they wanted more, so they accepted an offer without letting you know. Or that they knew the salary for the position at your company and chose a job with something higher or better benefits.
Because of this, it’s always important to make sure your salaries are competitive with the market. Failing to offer what someone is worth, especially compared to others in similar positions could mean the loss of your top talent. You can’t control a person’s interest, but you can control how much you pay them.
They Changed Their Mind
Maybe it’s as simple as after, a few interviews, they decided your position wasn’t something they wanted. Instead of taking a job they knew wouldn’t work out, they’re going to ignore future communications. If this is the case, be grateful you didn’t go through the lengthy and expensive process of onboarding, only to lose them anyway.
Hold Onto Top Candidates
Next time you’re looking for employees in the light industrial, manufacturing, or clerical fields, partner with Workbox Staffing to get the right candidates when you need them. We take the time to make sure we’re presenting you with the top talent you know isn’t going to disappear. Learn more about our services and getting new employees today!
